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  “I didn’t order anything why would they come?”

  “We’ll keep me on the phone just in case I need to call the police honey there are crazy people every where”

  “Why do you always have to think negative, maybe somebody got the wrong door”

  “Well I’m not hanging up until you make sure, go get a knife just in case” I wanted to laugh so hard at Jeff he was way too much of a diva. But I had to love him for that, he really cared about me. I walked to my door and looked out the peep hole and my heart stopped. I couldn’t believe Nathan was at my door.

  “Jeff let me call you back”

  “Why what’s wrong do I need to come”

  “No” that’s all I said before I hung up the phone on Jeff. I think I was shell shocked about Nathan calling then coming by unannounced. I looked down at my clothes and was about to go change but he come over here unannounced and I have been busy. I may work for him but when he comes in my territory then it is what it is. I opened the door and got the most unpleasant smile ever.

  *****

  I was pissed I have been trying to contact Kacie but her phone has been off for the last couple of days. I wanted to come over sooner but I was stuck in meeting that I couldn’t get out of. I even called the hotel and was told she did not want to be disturbed was the message I got from the clerk. I was on the verge of getting all of them fired for not letting me through. But that would have been taking it a little too far it’s not their fault they were only doing their job. I really had no reason to be mad at her but since the first day she stepped in my office I couldn’t get her out of my head. Night and day it was all about Kacie.

  “Mr. Wright, I didn’t know you were stopping by I would have prepared”

  “Well if your phone was on you would have known”

  “Excuse me, I don’t have to keep my phone on for you or nobody else, and secondly I was working”

  “So you have to turn off your phone to work”

  “I don’t know what has gotten into you but I don’t have to explain myself to you”

  “Kacie you work for me, you should always keep your phone on”

  “Hold up excuse me nobody told you to come over here and you don’t pay my bills so whatever I decide to do with my phone is my business and I don’t have to keep nothing on, and work for you right but I’m not your employee you need me not the other way around”

  “Your right but you shouldn’t ever turn off your phone what if something happen to somebody how they would contact you”

  “People I want to call me know how to get in contact with me if need be and that’s not your concern”

  “Kacie”

  “Nathan why are you over here what’s so damn important that you couldn’t have waited until I came by your office”

  “I’m leaving out of the country for the next 3 weeks” It took her a minute to say anything I thought I would have to repeat myself.

  ‘Oh, well you didn’t have to come here to tell me I could have just found out by your office when I dropped off the blue prints”

  “I know that but I wanted to make sure you knew from me, just in case you needed something before I left” I was trying to get her to say she wanted to come or give me some type of hint that it bothered her that I would be gone for three weeks. But I got nothing but a blank face.

  “That’s sweet but if I need something I can always contact Jeff or I’m pretty sure Bryce would offer me a hand if needed “Just her mentioning Jeff’s name pissed me off, I don’t know why but I didn’t like this Jeff character, because he had what I wanted.

  I was leaving for three weeks to Japan to close on something’s, but truth was now that Kacie was back I didn’t want to leave knowing that when I got back she might be gone. I already told Bryce to keep an eye on her and keep me updated with what she was doing. I know what I was doing was crazy but I let Kacie slip through my fingers before and I was not planning on her doing it again.

  “If you need anything contact Bryce he will help” I wasn’t giving her an option to call this Jeff character.

  “Ok but I’ll still call Jeff if I need to” She was head strong but I would break her in no time.

  *****

  The way Nathan looked at me whenever I mentioned Jeff was crazy. It seemed like he was jealous. Jealous for what when I knew he had a wife who was very beautiful. Maybe I was reading too much into this but whatever.

  “Look Kacie, I just wanted to let you know nothing more.”

  “Ok, well I have a house to build and things to do so thanks for stopping by” With that he was gone.

  After Nathan left me I felt bad about talking to him that way but when he was near me he did things to my body that I couldn’t control. I knew that I shouldn’t be having these feels he was a married man with kids and here I am allowing my body to be drawn to him. I couldn’t figure out what was going on with me at first I thought it was nerves but the more I’m around him I know it’s more than that. I just didn’t know what to do when I was near him.

  I couldn’t handle these feelings or whatever it was that was happening, to get my mind off of what I was feeling for Nathan, I buried myself in finishing his house. That was the only thing that got me through the day without thinking of him. Jeff was starting to get worried about me because that’s all I did. He wanted me to get out and date enjoy life and not just close the world off and experience life. He even threatens to come here if I didn’t get out my feelings. All I had to do was assure him that I was fine and I would go out.

  I had been three weeks since the last time I saw Nathan, no phone calls emails nothing. I was beginning to think he was still mad at me. Not like I was checking for him or anything but he could have called to see how everything was going.

  CHAPTER SEVEN

  I’ve been gone for three weeks going in and out of meetings I couldn’t get out of. I was stressed and ready to get home and to Kacie I was missing her like crazy which was hard to believe because I never was that kind of guy. But ever since she’s been back I can’t help but think about her even in my meetings.

  The day I went to her room and she was closed off and trying to get me to leave had hit like a ton of bricks. Over all the years I didn’t think she would still hold this grudge against me. But I guess time don’t heel all wounds. I wanted to get back to here as soon as I could but I still couldn’t leave, still didn’t have the propriety I wanted. The meeting kept getting delayed and moved around. It was beginning to piss me off, I was ready to leave and be back in Kacie’s room even just to let her know I was back. I needed to be in her presents and I needed it like I needed my next breathe.

  “Mr. Wright the meeting is ready to start whenever you are.” My assistant Ashley who I only use when I travel informed me. I hope this meeting didn’t last long I wanted it over before it started.

  “Ok I’ll be right there”

  “Why should I invest in your company because everything I’m hearing is that you need help, what do I stand to gain by buying your company because if you’re losing what makes you think I could get that company out of a whole” already knew I was going to buy this company. I had my team look up the numbers and if I did buy them out which I was I stood to gain billions. But I hate for people to feel that they are getting the easy way out by offering me there company to bail them out before they go bankrupt. I loved being the head of everything people needed me. Thinking of people needing me brought me back to Kacie she didn’t need me at all never have. That brought back memories of a time I wanted to forget.

  The meeting went through like a breeze I had no clue what was said or done I was just glad it was over time to head home. As I got ready to leave my room to get on the plane my phone rang and I hoped like hell it was Kacie. Looking at the screen jus pissed me off, it was Bryce. Why would I think she would call me wishful thinking?

  “Yea”

  “Don’t sound so surprised to hear from me” Bryce said being sarcastic

  “My bad I’m j
ust getting ready to head home”

  “And you’re down because”

  “Just ready to be back”

  “Or get to someone” Bryce always has to be an ass about everything that’s just who he was. But right now I wasn’t in the mood for his shit. And I think he knew it but he just wanted to go there with me.

  “Bryce man not today I’m not in the mood for your shit I had a long day and it’s not a good time to be an ass.”

  “Well then I won’t tell you about Kacie then” with that I soften just a little anything to do with Kacie I wanted to know about it.

  “Bryce what about her”

  “Thought you said you weren’t in the mood why now” See this is the reason I wanted to knock the shit out of him because he didn’t know when to stop being an ass.

  “Bryce just spill it or else when I land you will regret messing with me”

  “Fine, Nathan I’ll tell you but you better come” Come where what was Kacie doing that I had to be there for?

  “Kacie is going to go to the Masquerade Ball we have every year, I know you will be just getting in but I think it will be worth it.

  “How do you know?”

  “I took her out to eat” I knew Bryce would never do anything with her but I was still fuming. He took her out and she won’t allow me to. The thought of her being with another man pissed me off even through it was with Bryce.

  “Bryce do me a favor and stay the hell away from her” With a laugh he hangs up the phone. I had to hurry and get home I’d been gone too long. I planned on seeing Kacie when I got back in town but now that I knew she was going to the Masquerade Ball, I was heading home to get ready. The only male she will be dancing with will be me.

  “I can’t believe I agreed to go to the Masquerade Ball”

  “Oh Kace its fine, you need to get out you have done nothing but work since you got there let your hair down and have fun, what’s the harm it’s only one night” I have been on the phone with Jeff for the past hour trying to get out of going. The masquerade ball is something that the Mayor has every year it’s to raise money for charity. I’ve never been it was only for the rich not even middle class could attend. I wasn’t rich and I knew I had no business going but I couldn’t turn Bryce down. Even though I tried, that boy wouldn’t take no for an answer no wonder why his company did well.

  “Jeff these people really don’t care about me”

  “Kacie Douglas your trying everything to get out of it, you know what I think it’s not them it’s you have you ever thought that people change its been ten years since you have been there I’m pretty sure they could give a damn about ten years ago you live in the past” I knew Jeff was right he always was but I couldn’t help it. I’m not the girl I was back then but still a part of me didn’t think this was a good idea.

  ”Fine Jeff I’ll go but if anything bad happens I’m coming after you”

  “We have a deal Hon but you better have fun don’t make me come down there” I couldn’t stand Jeff and he knew it too.

  A couple of hours to get ready before Bryce sent a car to pick me up. I had nothing to wear so it was time to go shopping. I was a little skeptical about going into town to get a dress but I really had no choice where else could I get a gown for in such short notice. I was dressed and out the door in an hour, the shops looked well packed. So I knew this was going to be a long process. I sat in my truck for about a good long thirty minutes trying to work up the nerve to get out and walk the strip to find a dress. My phone rang right when I was about to get out. It was Bryce.

  “Hello”

  “Hey Kacie, I was calling to see if you had a gown for tonight?”

  “No, actually I was about to go find one, have any good idea where to get one from?”

  “Yea I have a better idea”

  “Ok where do I go?”

  “How about stay in your room I’ll have somebody stop by to help you get ready”

  “Oh thank you Bryce but I can’t expect that from you”

  “It’s not a problem, plus I know Nathan would want that”

  Nathan what did he have to do with this. I thought he was still out of town I haven’t heard from him since he left my room three weeks ago. I was hoping he wasn’t going to be there. I wasn’t ready to see him yet.

  “Thank you Bryce you’re a life saver”

  I really didn’t want to allow him to do this, but on the other hand I wouldn’t have to get out.

  ”Ok fine I’ll be there.”

  I drove back to my room, relieved that I didn’t have to go out. So I took me a much needed bubble bath. Filling the tub up with luke warm water, bubbles and body oil. Stripping down and climbing in the tub I felt relaxed and all the stress of the day was gone. I haven’t been in the tub for five minutes before I drift off and start dreaming of Nathan. The cold water is what woke me up. I had to stop taking baths every time I did I end up dreaming of Nathan. One day I’ma drown but at least if I did that would be a good way of going out. I’m just saying.

  My plane landed about twenty minutes ago and I have yet to get home. I have been riding around since I climbed in the back seat of my car. I should have headed home but I couldn’t make my driver take me there, I made excuse after excuse. Stopping by my company for no reason, going to Bryce’s company and not even getting out. I knew what it was I wanted to run into Kacie hoping I could just bump into her without her thinking I was following her. Looking at my watch it was nearing seven o’clock, I have messed around long enough and it was almost time for the Ball. I had my driver take me to my condo, it was time for me to stop bull shitting it’s not like I’m not going to see her tonight.

  Why the hell was Natasha here. She was standing by my door waiting, I was about to turn around and head back down so she would leave but right when I turned she called my name.

  “Oh Nathan honey, I’ve been waiting for you”

  I use to love seeing her, she would make my cock jump every time but now it was just limp. Why did I bother with her in the first place? She was a beautiful brunette, brown eyes, long tanned legs that traveled for days, big boobs and a slim waist. She was the longest non relationship I had; she knew how to make me feel good. I met her at the ball last year and we have been strong ever since. I made it known that I don’t do relationship. I take them out wine and dine then they give me what I want then I’m done. But with Natasha it was different, now I don’t want to be bothered with her.

  “What are you doing here?”

  “Oh baby I missed you” she said walking up to me wrapping her arms around my neck. I unwrapped her arms; I didn’t want to give her any impression that I wanted her.

  “Well you could have called Natasha I have plans tonight”

  I heard noises like she was crying and when I turned around her face was streaked with tears and red. I knew if I asked the water works were sure to come.

  “Why are you crying Natasha”

  “Oh Nathan daddy is sick and I don’t know what to do “she said being on more tears.

  I knew I shouldn’t have asked because I knew I would be sucked in to her bull. But I couldn’t just turn my back on her, her dad was one of the biggest charity ball givers and I know that without his help the ball would never go on. What choice did I have?

  Chapter EIGHT

  Knock knock, I was nerves to answer the door I didn’t’ know what to expect after I agreed to let Bryce send somebody over to style me. I was nerves and excited all at once. When I opened the door there was a blonde there with a man and full rack of clothes. When Bryce said he would send somebody over I thought just one person and a gown but this was way more than I could have imagined.

  “Hi my name is Michelle I will be styling you and this is Ray he will be doing hair and makeup”

  “Hi I’m Kacie, come right in, you can set up anywhere”

  After they set up, Michelle got right to work with helping me pick the prefect gown. They were all very beautiful gowns I had a hard time picking one
out. I tried on a white long gown, a green one, even purple but nothing just stuck out to me.

  “Ms. Douglas I have one last gown that might work for you” Michelle said pulling out a black bag. She handed it over to me and I walked back in the bathroom. I pulled out a nude color gown that flowed down the back; there was a deep vee that stops right above my butt. The front was low cut and fit the boobs just right, it was covered in dimes. I was hoping they were fake or Rhine stones. Once I put the dress on I was in love and knew the moment I put it on that this was the gown. I felt like a princess in this gown and wished that Jeff was here to see me he would be so proud. I had nobody to share, my excitement with but it was ok I would do it for myself.

  Next came hair and makeup, I wasn’t too fond about make up. Never really wore it, but if I was going to wear this dress guess I could go all the way out. After Ray was done I couldn’t believe how I looked, I wanted to cry but I didn’t want to mess up my makeup.

  “Thank you guys so much, I don’t even know how to repay you”

  “Not a problem, we were taken care of.

  With that they were gone and I was left to get ready.

  After Natasha showed up I couldn’t get rid of her she talked about her father and how she didn’t want to be along tonight. As much as I wanted to go to the ball to see Kacie I knew tonight wouldn’t be a good one for Natasha. So I took her to the charity event.

  “Are you ok Nathan, you keep looking around like your waiting for somebody” Only if she knew that I was, Kacie still hadn’t shown up. I was hoping she would get here soon, if not I was going to go get her.

  “How about another glass of wine” I didn’t even wait for a respond, I just headed to the bar.

  “Somebody looks like they lost their puppy” Bryce said clamping his hand on my shoulder. Without even giving him a reply I looked past him.

  “She’s not here yet” He said reading my thought with a smirk on his face which I was tempted to slap off his face.